Terms of Service | DPDP Compliance Assessment

Last Updated: January 7, 2026

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the DPDP Compliance Assessment service ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Age Requirement (DPDP Act Section 9)

This service is intended for users aged 18 years or older.

If you are under 18:

You may only use this Service with verifiable parental consent. By using this Service, your parent or guardian confirms that:

They are your parent or legal guardian
They consent to your use of this Service
They understand and agree to these Terms on your behalf

By using this Service, you confirm that:

You are 18 years or older, OR
You have obtained verifiable parental/guardian consent

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, contact us immediately at privacy@dpdpscan.com.

3. Description of Service

The Service provides automated compliance assessment of websites against the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act").

What the Service Does:

Analyzes a website URL you provide
Checks for compliance with 22 active DPDP Act requirements
Generates a compliance report with scores and recommendations

What the Service Does NOT Do:

❌ Provide legal advice (consult a qualified lawyer for legal guidance)
❌ Guarantee legal compliance (report is for informational purposes only)
❌ Store or retain your compliance results
❌ Guarantee 100% accuracy (AI-powered analysis has limitations)

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

Provide accurate information (valid URLs)
Use the Service only for lawful purposes
Not attempt to abuse, hack, or disrupt the Service
Not submit URLs containing illegal, harmful, or malicious content
Not use automated tools to overwhelm the Service (rate limiting applies)
Respect intellectual property rights

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You must NOT use this Service to:

Analyze websites you do not own or have permission to analyze
Conduct competitive intelligence or scraping of competitor sites
Bypass security measures (reCAPTCHA, rate limiting)
Submit malicious URLs (phishing, malware, scam sites)
Overload or stress-test our infrastructure
Reverse engineer the Service
Resell or commercialize the Service without permission

Violation of this policy may result in immediate termination of access and legal action.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, and intellectual property on this Service are owned by DPDP Scan Inc or our licensors.

You may NOT:

Copy, modify, or distribute our code, design, or content
Use our trademarks or branding without permission
Create derivative works based on our Service

You may:

Use the Service for its intended purpose
Share compliance reports generated by the Service (with attribution)

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

NOT LEGAL ADVICE

This Service provides informational compliance assessments only. It does NOT constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified lawyer for legal guidance specific to your situation.

NO WARRANTY

The Service is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee:

100% accuracy of compliance assessments
Uninterrupted or error-free operation
That the Service meets your specific needs

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:

Use or inability to use the Service
Reliance on compliance reports
Errors or inaccuracies in assessments
Service interruptions or data loss

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of this Service is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is compliant with the DPDP Act, 2023.

Key points:

We collect minimal personal data (URL, IP, browser info)
Compliance results are NOT stored by us
You control consent for optional processing (analytics, logs)
You have rights to access, correction, and erasure

Read the full Privacy Policy for details.

9. Service Availability and Modifications

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
Change these Terms with notice to users
Limit access to certain features or users
Implement rate limiting or usage quotas

We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes via email or website notification.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for:

Violation of these Terms
Abusive or fraudulent behavior
Legal requirements

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. The courts of Ahmedabad, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes.

Dispute Resolution Process:

Contact our Data Protection Officer: privacy@dpdpscan.com
We will attempt to resolve disputes amicably within 30 days
If unresolved, either party may pursue legal remedies

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

14. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact:

Email: privacy@dpdpscan.com

Data Protection Officer: privacy@dpdpscan.com

Address:

Ahmedabad, India